Of the dozen Democrats who voted against it, 10 are rookie lawmakers (Rouson and Slosberg are vets) and of that group, only Edwards, Kerner and Moskowitz hail from relatively safe Democratic districts that have yet to draw a Republican candidate. The seven others are in competitive districts with well-funded Republican opposition.

“I wasn’t convinced it would solve the problem,” Castor Dentel said after her vote against the repeal.

“People should have the right to stand their ground,” Dudley said.

Both said their votes had nothing to do with their pending elections.

“That didn’t enter into it,” Castor Dentel said.

“No, I fundamentally agree with the notion of people being able to stand their ground,” Dudley said.